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💧 Freshwater Least Concern

Burmese bat catfish

Exostoma labiatum McClelland, 1842
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Burmese bat catfish (Exostoma labiatum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Exostoma labiatum
Authority
McClelland, 1842
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Sisoridae
Sisoridae
Genus
Exostoma
Exostoma
Species
Burmese bat catfish
Exostoma labiatum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Burmese bat catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Burmese bat catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Burmese bat catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Burmese bat catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4
Food Items

insect larvae and benthic organisms (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Glyptosternon labiatus McClelland 1842 Synonym
Glyptosternum chaudhurii Hora 1923 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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